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Murrelektronik: Right Down to the Last Sensor – Seamless Automation in the Packaging Line

In the packaging industry, efficiency is not an option—it is a requirement. Production lines must be fast, flexible, and above all, reliable. In this context, Murrelektronik presents a clear vision: holistic automation that connects all levels of the manufacturing system, to the very last field device. This article will walk through the different phases of a packaging production line and show how each step can be optimized with coordinated, purpose-built solutions.

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Mouser: Schneider Electric Altivar ATS130 Soft Motor Starters

Schneider Electric Altivar ATS130 Soft Motor Starters offer an alternative to direct-on-line (DOL) motor starters in the same width (55mm or 81mm) without requiring a control panel redesign. These soft starters are designed for simple machines from 11kW to 55kW and optimize control panel design through electrical and mechanical flexibility via several topologies. The ATS130 series features quick and easy installation with DIN-rail mounting and spring control terminals as standard. Schneider Electric Altivar ATS130 Soft Motor Starters use a preventive maintenance-free design for robustness and withstand harsh industrial environments, complying with chemical class 3C3 and mechanical class 3S3 per IEC 60721-3-3 Ed. 2002 without salt mist.

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Gescan: Datacomm Foundations – What You Need to Deliver Reliable, Future‑Ready Projects

In today’s buildings, everything runs on connectivity. From Wi-Fi and security systems to automation and communications, your job is no longer just about installation—you’re building the infrastructure that keeps an entire facility operating. When that infrastructure is done right, everything works seamlessly. When it’s not, issues show up later as downtime, poor performance, and costly rework. So how do you make sure your Datacomm projects are done right the first time—and built to scale? Let’s break it down.

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OMRON: K6PM Thermal Condition Monitor

The K6PM is a compact, thermal condition monitor that offers continuous thermal monitoring of critical components such as high voltage control panels, transformers, hydraulic equipment, data centers, bearings, gearboxes, and more. This device utilizes a controller with a built-in display and a remote thermal image camera. The K6PM eliminates the need of manual thermal inspections of critical components and allows the user to monitor these components in real-time and at a safe distance. Having this continuous monitoring will provide the end user with the ability to respond faster to issues, reduce downtime and perform predictive maintenance.

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Cosmotec: XCB: Advanced Electronic Control for Electrical Enclosure Thermal Management

In electrical enclosure cooling, control is far more than a secondary feature. It directly impacts performance, energy efficiency, system reliability, uptime, integration with plant infrastructure, and installation speed. Its advanced functionality is designed to simplify the work of engineers, panel builders, and commissioning teams responsible for electrical enclosures used in critical applications such as industrial automation, power distribution, telecommunications, and installations operating in demanding environments.

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Rockwell Automation: From Fragmented Systems to Orchestrated Operations

Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to improve productivity, respond to changing demand, and do more with existing resources. As a result, many are investing in technologies such as autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), manufacturing execution systems (MES), and advanced analytics. Yet for most manufacturers, adding more technology doesn’t automatically translate into greater efficiency. The next stage of digital transformation is focused on enabling those systems to work together. As manufacturers move toward end-to-end autonomous operations, the ability to coordinate information, materials, and workflows across the enterprise is becoming a critical competitive advantage.

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EB Horsman & Son: Meltric Switch-Rated Plugs & Receptacles – Safer, Faster Connections for Industrial Equipment

In industrial environments, disconnecting equipment is almost never as simple as “unplug it and go.” Motors, machinery, processing equipment, and portable power connections require safe load-breaking, reliable isolation, and protection against exposure to live parts. This is why E.B. Horsman & Son stocks Meltric Switch-Rated plugs and receptacles. Meltric’s DS and DSN Series Switch-Rated devices combine the safety and functionality of a disconnect switch with the convenience of a plug and receptacle. They are designed to allow qualified users to safely make and break connections under full load, while helping protect workers from live parts, arcing, and potential arc flash exposure.

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Mitsubishi Electric: GOT3000 Series HMI – GT37

Mitsubishi Electric’s GOT Series Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) have been designed to deliver maximum usability, contributing to their customers’ needs to improve efficiency, increase productivity, and create added-value, by allowing them to monitor information from PLCs, CNCs, and other FA products, and modify various data, through the HMIs. The GT37 high-definition touch panel improves operability, achieving universal usability and visibility. Achieve high-level security and FA data integration and collection by using GOT as an IoT gateway.

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Pilz: I/O Systems PSSuniversal – Two Solutions for Automation & Safety

Alongside the proven technology of the first generation, I/O systems PSSuniversal with head modules and corresponding I/O modules, the remote I/O system PSSuniversal 2 is continuing the success story. Improvements to mechanics, handling and diagnostics show the way to the new universal generation. The communication modules PSSuniversal and PSSuniversal 2 are used for decentralized networking and for transferring safety-related and non-safety-related signals at field level. Using PSSuniversal, a wide range of applications can be implemented by connecting up to 64 I/O modules. You can connect the communication modules to the PLC controllers PSSuniversal or other higher-level controllers.

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Leviton Advances Extended Distance Copper Networking Capabilities with PARADIGM Extended Distance System

Leviton has announced the PARADIGM Extended Distance System, a next-generation copper networking solution designed to deliver reliable Ethernet connectivity beyond the traditional 100-meter limit. Powered by Stadion outdoor cable, PARADIGM supports real‑world deployments subject to moisture, sunlight, and other environmental stresses, requiring extended reach, high power delivery, and predictable performance. As enterprise and smart building networks expand across campuses, outdoor spaces and building perimeters, designers are increasingly constrained by distance limitations that drive additional infrastructure and complexity. The PARADIGM Extended Distance System addresses these challenges by enabling longer copper links while preserving the flexibility and manageability of structured cabling architectures.

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Evolution Follows Revolution: SmartD Is a VFD Brand – Not Just an Innovation

SmartD Technologies is a Montreal-based power electronics company cofounded by Simon Leblond in 2018. Their innovative SiC semiconductors and modulation algorithms are revolutionizing how we approach motor control today. And this is just the beginning. In this market, they are continuously evolving by increasing their recognition, expanding their product range, and embedding AI into their offerings. Leblond says 2026 is already off to a great start and is excited to share more technological innovations as the year unfolds.

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New Interactive Factory Microsite Helps Manufacturers Discover EXAIR Solutions

EXAIR has launched a new interactive factory microsite designed to help manufacturers quickly identify products that can improve efficiency, safety and performance throughout their facility. The digital experience features a fully interactive factory floor map with clickable hotspots positioned throughout key production and maintenance areas. Each hotspot highlights how specific EXAIR products can be applied in real-world industrial processes, giving users a practical, visual way to explore engineered compressed air solutions for their operations.

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Rockwell Automation: 90% of Manufacturers Say Digital Transformation Is Now Essential, According to New Global Study

Rockwell Automation has released findings from its 11th annual “State of Smart Manufacturing” report. The global study of more than 1,500 manufacturers across 17 countries shows a shift in industry focus: manufacturers are no longer debating whether to adopt digital technologies, but how to execute, scale and deliver measurable value from them. The report reflects an inflection point for the industry, as many manufacturers move beyond experimentation and toward broader deployment of digital capabilities. Fewer organizations are operating in pilot mode, while more report active use of smart manufacturing technologies to support day-to-day operations.

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What Does Being a Gold Level Rockwell System Integrator Mean for Actemium Canada Clients?

What does being a Gold Level Rockwell System Integrator mean to Actemium Canada clients? The obvious answer is that Actemium Canada brings a high level of expertise, knowledge, and experience to every project. But it also means added value in ways many people may not realize, including cost savings on hardware and an extended 3-year warranty. OEMs and end users, consider this realistic and possibly optimistic project timeline: Panel design is near completion and to avoid potential delays the PLC, HMI and VFDs are confirmed and ordered.

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ITC: Precision Control with Industrial Joysticks

Accurate movement control is essential for many machine and automation applications. ITC Panel-Mount Joysticks are designed to deliver reliable operation and flexibility for industrial control systems. Now expanded with new metal body joystick options, offering enhanced durability for more demanding applications. Supplied with all required components for assembly, ITC joysticks are an ideal choice for machinery, control panels, and operator interfaces where precision and reliability matter.

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OMRON: NXSL5 Safety Controller – Making Machine Safety Easier

For new system design or retrofit projects, meeting machine safety requirements is an exhausting task for machine builders and maintenance teams. The NXSL5 reduces the time required for machine safety programming, verification, and troubleshooting with automatic programming, simple automatic test, and data logging. It supports flexible manufacturing, scalable safety solutions and CIP Safety over Ethernet/IP, FSoE, or both simultaneously. The NXSL5 provides an interactive environment to maintain a solution without requiring advanced training, offers direct access to safety signature check and generates function verification reports your documentation of a compliant, functional system.

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General Manufacturing

Murrelektronik: Right Down to the Last Sensor – Seamless Automation in the Packaging Line

Mouser: Schneider Electric Altivar ATS130 Soft Motor Starters

Gescan: Datacomm Foundations – What You Need to Deliver Reliable, Future‑Ready Projects

OMRON: K6PM Thermal Condition Monitor

Cosmotec: XCB: Advanced Electronic Control for Electrical Enclosure Thermal Management

Rockwell Automation: From Fragmented Systems to Orchestrated Operations

EB Horsman & Son: Meltric Switch-Rated Plugs & Receptacles – Safer, Faster Connections for Industrial Equipment

Mitsubishi Electric: GOT3000 Series HMI – GT37

Leviton Advances Extended Distance Copper Networking Capabilities with PARADIGM Extended Distance System

Evolution Follows Revolution: SmartD Is a VFD Brand – Not Just an Innovation

New Interactive Factory Microsite Helps Manufacturers Discover EXAIR Solutions

Rockwell Automation: 90% of Manufacturers Say Digital Transformation Is Now Essential, According to New Global Study

What Does Being a Gold Level Rockwell System Integrator Mean for Actemium Canada Clients?

ITC: Precision Control with Industrial Joysticks

OMRON: NXSL5 Safety Controller – Making Machine Safety Easier

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